TCEA Staff

The TCEA staff works out of our headquarters in Austin, Texas. We are enthusiastically committed to helping educators. We work diligently to provide relevant, up-to-date information and opportunities that can help our members be successful.

Leadership

Lori Gracey, CAE

Lori Gracey, CAE

Executive Director

Ben Starr

Ben Starr

Deputy Executive Director

Membership

Robert Bennett

Robert Bennett

Member Engagement Director

Erin Vitellaro

Erin Vitellaro

Membership and Database Coordinator

Professional Development

Visit our Professional Learning page to learn more about our Professional Development team and services.

Diana Benner

Diana Benner

Director of Professional Development

Dr. Bruce Ellis

Dr. Bruce Ellis

Director of Professional Development

Miguel Guhlin

Miguel Guhlin

Director of Professional Development

Peggy Reimers

Peggy Reimers

Director of Professional Development

Jessica Harbison

Jessica Harbison

Administrative Assistant - Professional Development

Events, Partnerships,
and Sponsors

Sammy Unberhagen

Sammy Unberhagen

Director of Exhibits, Sponsorships, and Events

Janny Vasquez

Janny Vasquez

Events Administrative Assistant

Sherry Wagner, CMP

Sherry Wagner, CMP

Director of Convention Program and Logistics

Jeannine Freeman

Jeannine Freeman

Partnerships and Events Manager

Communications and Marketing

Sara Qualls

Sara Qualls

Digital Marketing Specialist

Emily Horn

Emily Horn

Communications Specialist

Eric Rodriguez

Eric Rodriguez

Graphic Design Specialist

Advocacy

Matt Russell

Matt Russell

Director of Governmental Relations

Operations

Katie Treat

Katie Treat

Operations and Projects Manager

Charlene Kennedy

Charlene Kennedy

Accountant

Hanna Haptar

Hanna Haptar

Administrative Assistant - Accounting